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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 705.76 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 705.76 and 128.48 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 705.76 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/705.76 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 705.76 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 90,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,676.04/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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