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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.44, 705.93 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.44, 705.93 and 308.17 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.44 : 705.93 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.44/705.93 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.44x = 705.93 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.44x = 217,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,546.45/470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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