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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.54, 706.18 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.54, 706.18 and 308.30 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.54 : 706.18 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.54/706.18 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.54x = 706.18 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.54x = 217,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,715.29/470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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