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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 707.31 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 707.31 and 401.49 is: 603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 707.31 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/707.31 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 707.31 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 283,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,977.89/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.31

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