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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.09, 703.50 and 415.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.09, 703.50 and 415.01 is: 621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.09 : 703.50 = 415.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.09/703.50 = 415.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.09x = 703.50 × 415.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.09x = 291,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,956.02/470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.07

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