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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 704.24 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 704.24 and 287.52 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 704.24 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/704.24 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 704.24 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 202,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,483.08/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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