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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.16, 707.55 and 306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.16, 707.55 and 306.91 is: 460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.16 : 707.55 = 306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.16/707.55 = 306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.16x = 707.55 × 306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.16x = 217,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,153.90/471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.89

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