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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 706.23 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 706.23 and 384.18 is: 576.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 706.23 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/706.23 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 706.23 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 271,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,319.44/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.56

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