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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.22, 703.46 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.22, 703.46 and 315.42 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.22 : 703.46 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.22/703.46 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.22x = 703.46 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.22x = 221,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,885.35/470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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