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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 707.84 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 707.84 and 309.76 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 707.84 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/707.84 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 707.84 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 219,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,260.52/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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