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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.24 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.24 and 465.12 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.24 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.24 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.24 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 328,021.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,021.23/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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