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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.17 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.17 and 274.53 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.17 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.17 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.17 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 193,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,588.95/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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