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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.72, 708.37 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.72, 708.37 and 318.13 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.72 : 708.37 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.72/708.37 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.72x = 708.37 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.72x = 225,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,353.75/472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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