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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 705.75 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 705.75 and 373.79 is: 560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 705.75 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/705.75 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 705.75 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 263,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,803.12/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.48

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