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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 705.18 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 705.18 and 384.54 is: 576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 705.18 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/705.18 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 705.18 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 271,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,169.92/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.14

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