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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.84 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.84 and 448.28 is: 672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.84 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.84 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.84 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 316,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,413.96/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.99

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