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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.10, 703.80 and 416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.10, 703.80 and 416.10 is: 622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.10 : 703.80 = 416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.10/703.80 = 416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.10x = 703.80 × 416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.10x = 292,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,851.18/470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.96

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