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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 705.68 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 705.68 and 275.66 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 705.68 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/705.68 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 705.68 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 194,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,526.52/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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