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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 705.33 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 705.33 and 446.28 is: 668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 705.33 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/705.33 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 705.33 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 314,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,774.67/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.91

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