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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.60, 706.07 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.60, 706.07 and 439.64 is: 659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.60 : 706.07 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.60/706.07 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.60x = 706.07 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.60x = 310,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,414.18/470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.62

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