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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 707 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 707 and 356.68 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 707 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/707 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 707 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 252,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,172.76/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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