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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 705.34 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 705.34 and 307.59 is: 461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 705.34 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/705.34 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 705.34 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 216,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,955.53/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.35

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