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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.54, 705.47 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.54, 705.47 and 206.88 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.54 : 705.47 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.54/705.47 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.54x = 705.47 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.54x = 145,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,946.60/470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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