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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 704.25 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 704.25 and 450.38 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 704.25 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/704.25 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 704.25 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 317,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,180.12/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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