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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 708.08 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 708.08 and 277.11 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 708.08 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/708.08 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 708.08 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 196,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,214.66/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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