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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.38, 705.59 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.38, 705.59 and 449.32 is: 674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.38 : 705.59 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.38/705.59 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.38x = 705.59 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.38x = 317,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,035.70/470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.00

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