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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 708.35 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 708.35 and 318.59 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 708.35 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/708.35 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 708.35 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 225,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,668.09/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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