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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.39, 647.70 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.39, 647.70 and 426.44 is: 587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.39 : 647.70 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.39/647.70 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.39x = 647.70 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.39x = 276,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,201.95/470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.18

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