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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.44, 705.12 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.44, 705.12 and 278.20 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.44 : 705.12 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.44/705.12 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.44x = 705.12 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.44x = 196,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,164.38/470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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