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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 705.10 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 705.10 and 383.12 is: 574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 705.10 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/705.10 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 705.10 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 270,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,137.91/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.76

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