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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.93, 708.22 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.93, 708.22 and 277.41 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.93 : 708.22 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.93/708.22 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.93x = 708.22 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.93x = 196,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,467.31/472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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