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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 708.16 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 708.16 and 267.42 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 708.16 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/708.16 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 708.16 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 189,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,376.48/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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