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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.31, 705.24 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.31, 705.24 and 287.79 is: 431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.31 : 705.24 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.31/705.24 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.31x = 705.24 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.31x = 202,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,961.02/470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.55

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