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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.47, 708.30 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.47, 708.30 and 356.67 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.47 : 708.30 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.47/708.30 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.47x = 708.30 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.47x = 252,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,629.36/472.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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