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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 705.95 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 705.95 and 383.42 is: 575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 705.95 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/705.95 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 705.95 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 270,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,675.35/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.88

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