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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.81, 706.49 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.81, 706.49 and 378.36 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.81 : 706.49 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.81/706.49 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.81x = 706.49 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.81x = 267,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,305.66/470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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