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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 704.64 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 704.64 and 361.40 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 704.64 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/704.64 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 704.64 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 254,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,656.90/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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