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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.54, 704.43 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.54, 704.43 and 379.42 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.54 : 704.43 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.54/704.43 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.54x = 704.43 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.54x = 267,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,273.07/470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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