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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.12, 705.30 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.12, 705.30 and 294.62 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.12 : 705.30 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.12/705.30 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.12x = 705.30 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.12x = 207,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,795.49/470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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