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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 707.58 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 707.58 and 310.41 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 707.58 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/707.58 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 707.58 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 219,639.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,639.91/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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