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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 704.28 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 704.28 and 383.64 is: 574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 704.28 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/704.28 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 704.28 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 270,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,188.24/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.34

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