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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.11, 706.82 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.11, 706.82 and 316.62 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.11 : 706.82 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.11/706.82 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.11x = 706.82 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.11x = 223,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,791.77/471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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