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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 705.90 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 705.90 and 326.52 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 705.90 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/705.90 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 705.90 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 230,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,490.47/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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