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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 707.24 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 707.24 and 309.30 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 707.24 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/707.24 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 707.24 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 218,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,749.33/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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