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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.20, 646.70 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.20, 646.70 and 447.16 is: 615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.20 : 646.70 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.20/646.70 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.20x = 646.70 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.20x = 289,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,178.37/470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.01

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