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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.73, 705.18 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.73, 705.18 and 287.67 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.73 : 705.18 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.73/705.18 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.73x = 705.18 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.73x = 202,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,859.13/470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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