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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.60, 703.17 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.60, 703.17 and 339.98 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.60 : 703.17 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.60/703.17 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.60x = 703.17 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.60x = 239,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,063.74/470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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