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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 708.18 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 708.18 and 266.90 is: 399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 708.18 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/708.18 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 708.18 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 189,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,013.24/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.86

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