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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 705.24 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 705.24 and 272.46 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 705.24 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/705.24 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 705.24 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 192,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,149.69/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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