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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.46, 706.31 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.46, 706.31 and 377.97 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.46 : 706.31 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.46/706.31 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.46x = 706.31 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.46x = 266,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,963.99/470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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