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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.53, 704.04 and 401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.53, 704.04 and 401.14 is: 600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.53 : 704.04 = 401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.53/704.04 = 401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.53x = 704.04 × 401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.53x = 282,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,418.61/470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.21

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