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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.27, 706.92 and 436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.27, 706.92 and 436.45 is: 656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.27 : 706.92 = 436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.27/706.92 = 436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.27x = 706.92 × 436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.27x = 308,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,535.23/470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.08

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