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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.49, 707.37 and 307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.49, 707.37 and 307.78 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.49 : 707.37 = 307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.49/707.37 = 307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.49x = 707.37 × 307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.49x = 217,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,714.34/472.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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