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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 709 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 709 and 309.72 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 709 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/709 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 709 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 219,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,591.48/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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