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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.04, 704.64 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.04, 704.64 and 287.52 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.04 : 704.64 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.04/704.64 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.04x = 704.64 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.04x = 202,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,598.09/470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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