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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 706.56 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 706.56 and 278.52 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 706.56 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/706.56 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 706.56 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 196,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,791.09/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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