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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.77, 707.79 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.77, 707.79 and 266.48 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.77 : 707.79 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.77/707.79 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.77x = 707.79 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.77x = 188,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,607.67/471.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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