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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 704.93 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 704.93 and 324.07 is: 485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 704.93 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/704.93 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 704.93 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 228,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,443.28/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.56

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