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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 707.49 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 707.49 and 317.88 is: 476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 707.49 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/707.49 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 707.49 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 224,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,896.92/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.79

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