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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.36, 700.70 and 456.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.36, 700.70 and 456.03 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.36 : 700.70 = 456.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.36/700.70 = 456.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.36x = 700.70 × 456.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.36x = 319,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,537.94/470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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