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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.46 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.46 and 416.52 is: 624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.46 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.46 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.46 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 293,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,838.20/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.50

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