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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 704.57 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 704.57 and 397.17 is: 594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 704.57 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/704.57 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 704.57 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 279,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,832.08/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.62

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