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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 708.70 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 708.70 and 277.34 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 708.70 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/708.70 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 708.70 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 196,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,549.47/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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