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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 703.60 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 703.60 and 289.08 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 703.60 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/703.60 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 703.60 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 203,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,396.69/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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