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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.21, 704.97 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.21, 704.97 and 316.41 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.21 : 704.97 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.21/704.97 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.21x = 704.97 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.21x = 223,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,059.56/471.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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