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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.14, 706.85 and 265.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.14, 706.85 and 265.85 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.14 : 706.85 = 265.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.14/706.85 = 265.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.14x = 706.85 × 265.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.14x = 187,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,914.86/471.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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