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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.31, 707.79 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.31, 707.79 and 266.45 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.31 : 707.79 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.31/707.79 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.31x = 707.79 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.31x = 188,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,590.65/472.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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