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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 708.02 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 708.02 and 279.50 is: 419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 708.02 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/708.02 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 708.02 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 197,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,891.59/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.25

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