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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.50, 705.78 and 278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.50, 705.78 and 278.14 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.50 : 705.78 = 278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.50/705.78 = 278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.50x = 705.78 × 278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.50x = 196,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,305.65/470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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