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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.06, 707.16 and 309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.06, 707.16 and 309.25 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.06 : 707.16 = 309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.06/707.16 = 309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.06x = 707.16 × 309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.06x = 218,691.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,691.27/472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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