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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 707.13 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 707.13 and 310.43 is: 464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 707.13 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/707.13 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 707.13 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 219,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,516.13/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.45

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