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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.33, 704.24 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.33, 704.24 and 383.31 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.33 : 704.24 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.33/704.24 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.33x = 704.24 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.33x = 269,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,940.32/470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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