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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.62, 705.38 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.62, 705.38 and 308.02 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.62 : 705.38 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.62/705.38 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.62x = 705.38 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.62x = 217,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,271.15/470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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