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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 707.99 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 707.99 and 266.49 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 707.99 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/707.99 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 707.99 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 188,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,670.92/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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