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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 706.34 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 706.34 and 288.15 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 706.34 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/706.34 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 706.34 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 203,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,531.87/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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