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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.86, 707.79 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.86, 707.79 and 266.82 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.86 : 707.79 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.86/707.79 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.86x = 707.79 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.86x = 188,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,848.99/472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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