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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 706.05 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 706.05 and 362.61 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 706.05 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/706.05 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 706.05 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 256,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,020.79/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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