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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 706.14 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 706.14 and 278.25 is: 417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 706.14 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/706.14 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 706.14 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 196,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,483.46/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.14

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