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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.74, 705.98 and 316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.74, 705.98 and 316.78 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.74 : 705.98 = 316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.74/705.98 = 316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.74x = 705.98 × 316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.74x = 223,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,640.34/470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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