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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.66, 705.23 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.66, 705.23 and 388.65 is: 582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.66 : 705.23 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.66/705.23 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.66x = 705.23 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.66x = 274,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,085.70/470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.35

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