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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 708 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 708 and 318.26 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 708 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/708 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 708 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 225,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,328.08/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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