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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 705.46 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 705.46 and 265.46 is: 397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 705.46 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/705.46 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 705.46 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 187,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,271.41/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.60

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