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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.31, 704.91 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.31, 704.91 and 465.18 is: 697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.31 : 704.91 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.31/704.91 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.31x = 704.91 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.31x = 327,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,910.03/470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.22

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