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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 703.64 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 703.64 and 322.97 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 703.64 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/703.64 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 703.64 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 227,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,254.54/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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