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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 705.06 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 705.06 and 288.42 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 705.06 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/705.06 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 705.06 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 203,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,353.41/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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