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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.40, 705.60 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.40, 705.60 and 458.40 is: 687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.40 : 705.60 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.40/705.60 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.40x = 705.60 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.40x = 323,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,447.04/470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.60

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