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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.17, 704.43 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.17, 704.43 and 384.04 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.17 : 704.43 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.17/704.43 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.17x = 704.43 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.17x = 270,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,529.30/470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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