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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 703.98 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 703.98 and 307.44 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 703.98 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/703.98 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 703.98 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 216,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,431.61/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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