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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.03, 705.31 and 409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.03, 705.31 and 409.55 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.03 : 705.31 = 409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.03/705.31 = 409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.03x = 705.31 × 409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.03x = 288,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,855.16/470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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