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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.34, 707.15 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.34, 707.15 and 308.82 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.34 : 707.15 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.34/707.15 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.34x = 707.15 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.34x = 218,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,382.06/471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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