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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 708.46 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 708.46 and 266.65 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 708.46 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/708.46 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 708.46 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 188,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,908.42/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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