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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 706.62 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 706.62 and 356.88 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 706.62 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/706.62 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 706.62 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 252,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,178.55/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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