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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.38, 704.26 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.38, 704.26 and 354.47 is: 530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.38 : 704.26 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.38/704.26 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.38x = 704.26 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.38x = 249,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,641.66/470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.73

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