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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 707.82 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 707.82 and 328.12 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 707.82 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/707.82 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 707.82 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 232,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,249.90/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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