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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 706.95 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 706.95 and 318.06 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 706.95 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/706.95 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 706.95 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 224,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,852.52/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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