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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.29, 705.54 and 305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.29, 705.54 and 305.71 is: 458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.29 : 705.54 = 305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.29/705.54 = 305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.29x = 705.54 × 305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.29x = 215,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,690.63/470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.63

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