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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.29, 703.72 and 453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.29, 703.72 and 453.89 is: 679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.29 : 703.72 = 453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.29/703.72 = 453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.29x = 703.72 × 453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.29x = 319,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,411.47/470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.18

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