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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 706.07 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 706.07 and 239.54 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 706.07 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/706.07 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 706.07 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 169,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,134.68/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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