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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 704.52 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 704.52 and 401.73 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 704.52 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/704.52 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 704.52 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 283,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,026.82/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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