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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.79, 708.12 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.79, 708.12 and 240.84 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.79 : 708.12 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.79/708.12 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.79x = 708.12 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.79x = 170,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,546.28/471.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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