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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 705.50 and 441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 705.50 and 441.79 is: 662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 705.50 = 441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/705.50 = 441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 705.50 × 441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 311,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,682.85/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.68

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