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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 704.67 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 704.67 and 338.20 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 704.67 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/704.67 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 704.67 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 238,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,319.39/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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