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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 708.24 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 708.24 and 310.68 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 708.24 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/708.24 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 708.24 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 220,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,036.00/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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