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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 704.21 and 307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 704.21 and 307.27 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 704.21 = 307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/704.21 = 307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 704.21 × 307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 216,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,381.95/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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