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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.35, 704.91 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.35, 704.91 and 285.26 is: 427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.35 : 704.91 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.35/704.91 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.35x = 704.91 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.35x = 201,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,082.63/470.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.52

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