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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 707.27 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 707.27 and 309.45 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 707.27 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/707.27 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 707.27 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 218,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,863.15/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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