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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 706.40 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 706.40 and 326.16 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 706.40 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/706.40 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 706.40 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 230,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,399.42/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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