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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.40, 704.64 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.40, 704.64 and 438.40 is: 656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.40 : 704.64 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.40/704.64 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.40x = 704.64 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.40x = 308,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,914.18/470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.71

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