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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 705.98 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 705.98 and 398.20 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 705.98 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/705.98 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 705.98 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 281,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,121.24/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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