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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.60, 705.90 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.60, 705.90 and 422.60 is: 633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.60 : 705.90 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.60/705.90 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.60x = 705.90 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.60x = 298,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,313.34/470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.90

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