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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 704.88 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 704.88 and 285.60 is: 427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 704.88 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/704.88 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 704.88 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 201,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,313.73/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.74

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