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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.39, 704.16 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.39, 704.16 and 354.15 is: 530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.39 : 704.16 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.39/704.16 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.39x = 704.16 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.39x = 249,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,378.26/470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.16

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