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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 705.32 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 705.32 and 282.54 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 705.32 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/705.32 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 705.32 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 199,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,281.11/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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