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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 704.79 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 704.79 and 239.04 is: 358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 704.79 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/704.79 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 704.79 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 168,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,473.00/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.40

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