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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 706.23 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 706.23 and 316.92 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 706.23 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/706.23 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 706.23 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 223,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,818.41/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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