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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.66, 706.05 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.66, 706.05 and 285.89 is: 428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.66 : 706.05 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.66/706.05 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.66x = 706.05 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.66x = 201,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,849.10/470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.87

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