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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 708.18 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 708.18 and 318.68 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 708.18 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/708.18 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 708.18 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 225,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,682.80/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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