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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 705.31 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 705.31 and 285.11 is: 427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 705.31 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/705.31 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 705.31 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 201,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,088.35/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.66

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