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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 704.64 and 315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 704.64 and 315.62 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 704.64 = 315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/704.64 = 315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 704.64 × 315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 222,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,398.48/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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