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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.90, 707.73 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.90, 707.73 and 266.52 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.90 : 707.73 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.90/707.73 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.90x = 707.73 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.90x = 188,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,624.20/471.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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