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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 706.41 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 706.41 and 316.26 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 706.41 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/706.41 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 706.41 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 223,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,409.23/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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