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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 706.16 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 706.16 and 433.52 is: 651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 706.16 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/706.16 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 706.16 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 306,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,134.48/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.35

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