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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 706.38 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 706.38 and 326.18 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 706.38 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/706.38 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 706.38 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 230,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,407.03/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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