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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.28, 706.92 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.28, 706.92 and 308.93 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.28 : 706.92 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.28/706.92 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.28x = 706.92 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.28x = 218,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,387.80/471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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