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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 707.34 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 707.34 and 434.84 is: 653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 707.34 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/707.34 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 707.34 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 307,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,579.73/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.76

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