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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 704.39 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 704.39 and 323.48 is: 484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 704.39 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/704.39 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 704.39 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 227,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,853.36/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.19

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