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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.31, 706.29 and 265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.31, 706.29 and 265.45 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.31 : 706.29 = 265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.31/706.29 = 265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.31x = 706.29 × 265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.31x = 187,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,484.68/471.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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