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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.10, 704.39 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.10, 704.39 and 287.13 is: 430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.10 : 704.39 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.10/704.39 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.10x = 704.39 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.10x = 202,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,251.50/470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.23

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