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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.41, 705.28 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.41, 705.28 and 316.60 is: 473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.41 : 705.28 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.41/705.28 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.41x = 705.28 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.41x = 223,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,291.65/471.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.67

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