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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.63, 708.05 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.63, 708.05 and 266.58 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.63 : 708.05 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.63/708.05 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.63x = 708.05 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.63x = 188,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,751.97/472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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