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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 706.65 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 706.65 and 441.36 is: 662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 706.65 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/706.65 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 706.65 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 311,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,887.04/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.86

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