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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 706.14 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 706.14 and 316.54 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 706.14 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/706.14 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 706.14 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 223,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,521.56/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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