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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.27, 704.38 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.27, 704.38 and 287.11 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.27 : 704.38 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.27/704.38 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.27x = 704.38 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.27x = 202,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,235.78/470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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