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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.55, 704.97 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.55, 704.97 and 397.46 is: 595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.55 : 704.97 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.55/704.97 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.55x = 704.97 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.55x = 280,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,193.85/470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.46

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