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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 704.97 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 704.97 and 287.55 is: 431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 704.97 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/704.97 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 704.97 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 202,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,714.12/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.24

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