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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.74, 702.27 and 458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.74, 702.27 and 458.66 is: 684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.74 : 702.27 = 458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.74/702.27 = 458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.74x = 702.27 × 458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.74x = 322,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,099.65/470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.24

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