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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.35, 708.56 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.35, 708.56 and 277.64 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.35 : 708.56 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.35/708.56 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.35x = 708.56 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.35x = 196,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,724.60/472.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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