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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.30, 705.44 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.30, 705.44 and 356.22 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.30 : 705.44 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.30/705.44 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.30x = 705.44 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.30x = 251,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,291.84/470.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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