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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 704.72 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 704.72 and 287.66 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 704.72 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/704.72 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 704.72 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 202,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,719.76/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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