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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 709.09 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 709.09 and 229.02 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 709.09 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/709.09 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 709.09 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 162,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,395.79/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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