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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 707.76 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 707.76 and 307.44 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 707.76 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/707.76 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 707.76 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 217,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,593.73/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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