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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 705.69 and 422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 705.69 and 422.46 is: 633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 705.69 = 422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/705.69 = 422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 705.69 × 422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 298,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,125.80/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.37

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