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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 706.53 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 706.53 and 275.91 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 706.53 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/706.53 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 706.53 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 194,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,938.69/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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