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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 704.62 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 704.62 and 366.75 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 704.62 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/704.62 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 704.62 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 258,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,419.39/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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