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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 706.80 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 706.80 and 279 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 706.80 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/706.80 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 706.80 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 197,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,197.20/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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