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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.80, 706.20 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.80, 706.20 and 445.60 is: 668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.80 : 706.20 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.80/706.20 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.80x = 706.20 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.80x = 314,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,682.72/470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.40

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