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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.46, 706.10 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.46, 706.10 and 326.28 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.46 : 706.10 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.46/706.10 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.46x = 706.10 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.46x = 230,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,384.68/470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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