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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.09, 705.13 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.09, 705.13 and 441.54 is: 662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.09 : 705.13 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.09/705.13 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.09x = 705.13 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.09x = 311,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,342.00/470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.31

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