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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.78, 706.08 and 448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.78, 706.08 and 448.10 is: 672.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.78 : 706.08 = 448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.78/706.08 = 448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.78x = 706.08 × 448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.78x = 316,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,394.45/470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.06

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