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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 706.80 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 706.80 and 243 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 706.80 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/706.80 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 706.80 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 171,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,752.40/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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