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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.05, 706.08 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.05, 706.08 and 306.32 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.05 : 706.08 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.05/706.08 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.05x = 706.08 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.05x = 216,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,284.04/471.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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