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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.10, 703.86 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.10, 703.86 and 323.54 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.10 : 703.86 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.10/703.86 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.10x = 703.86 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.10x = 227,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,728.73/470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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