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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.46, 707.67 and 307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.46, 707.67 and 307.62 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.46 : 707.67 = 307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.46/707.67 = 307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.46x = 707.67 × 307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.46x = 217,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,693.45/472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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