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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.69, 704.82 and 324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.69, 704.82 and 324.89 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.69 : 704.82 = 324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.69/704.82 = 324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.69x = 704.82 × 324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.69x = 228,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,990.73/470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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