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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.77, 706.16 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.77, 706.16 and 401.85 is: 602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.77 : 706.16 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.77/706.16 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.77x = 706.16 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.77x = 283,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,772.16/470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.79

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