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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 704.04 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 704.04 and 287.24 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 704.04 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/704.04 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 704.04 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 202,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,228.45/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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