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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.24, 704.48 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.24, 704.48 and 323.20 is: 484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.24 : 704.48 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.24/704.48 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.24x = 704.48 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.24x = 227,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,687.94/470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.20

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