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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 708.78 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 708.78 and 241.45 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 708.78 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/708.78 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 708.78 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 171,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,134.93/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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