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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.65, 704.90 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.65, 704.90 and 377.78 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.65 : 704.90 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.65/704.90 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.65x = 704.90 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.65x = 266,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,297.12/470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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