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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.04, 705.64 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.04, 705.64 and 316.48 is: 474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.04 : 705.64 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.04/705.64 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.04x = 705.64 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.04x = 223,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,320.95/471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.10

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