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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 707.43 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 707.43 and 309.44 is: 464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 707.43 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/707.43 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 707.43 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 218,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,907.14/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.16

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