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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 704.71 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 704.71 and 287.35 is: 430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 704.71 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/704.71 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 704.71 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 202,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,498.42/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.47

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