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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.60, 704.55 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.60, 704.55 and 416.60 is: 623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.60 : 704.55 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.60/704.55 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.60x = 704.55 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.60x = 293,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,515.53/470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.70

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