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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 704.28 and 315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 704.28 and 315.38 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 704.28 = 315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/704.28 = 315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 704.28 × 315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 222,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,111.12/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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