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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.46, 708.21 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.46, 708.21 and 318.42 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.46 : 708.21 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.46/708.21 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.46x = 708.21 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.46x = 225,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,509.42/472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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