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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.66, 705.75 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.66, 705.75 and 275.70 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.66 : 705.75 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.66/705.75 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.66x = 705.75 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.66x = 194,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,578.05/470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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