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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 705.68 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 705.68 and 383.40 is: 575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 705.68 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/705.68 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 705.68 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 270,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,555.80/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.07

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