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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.76, 707.72 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.76, 707.72 and 339.48 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.76 : 707.72 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.76/707.72 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.76x = 707.72 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.76x = 240,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,256.79/471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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