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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 705.96 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 705.96 and 279.20 is: 418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 705.96 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/705.96 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 705.96 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 197,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,104.03/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.09

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