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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 702.01 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 702.01 and 441.02 is: 658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 702.01 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/702.01 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 702.01 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 309,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,600.45/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.47

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