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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.12, 647.46 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.12, 647.46 and 433.64 is: 597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.12 : 647.46 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.12/647.46 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.12x = 647.46 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.12x = 280,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,764.55/470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.22

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