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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 707.64 and 279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472, 707.64 and 279.28 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 707.64 = 279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/707.64 = 279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 707.64 × 279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 197,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,629.70/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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