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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 707.49 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 707.49 and 309.78 is: 464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 707.49 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/707.49 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 707.49 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 219,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,166.25/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.37

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