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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.03, 705.05 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.03, 705.05 and 276.39 is: 414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.03 : 705.05 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.03/705.05 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.03x = 705.05 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.03x = 194,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,867.01/470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.59

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