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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.89, 708.53 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.89, 708.53 and 264.06 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.89 : 708.53 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.89/708.53 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.89x = 708.53 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.89x = 187,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,093.11/471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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