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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 704.88 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 704.88 and 277.76 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 704.88 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/704.88 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 704.88 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 195,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,787.47/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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