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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.82, 705 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.82, 705 and 363.08 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.82 : 705 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.82/705 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.82x = 705 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.82x = 255,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,971.40/470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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