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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 703.96 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 703.96 and 314.93 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 703.96 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/703.96 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 703.96 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 221,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,699.10/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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