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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.82, 705.16 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.82, 705.16 and 287.90 is: 431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.82 : 705.16 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.82/705.16 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.82x = 705.16 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.82x = 203,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,015.56/470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.20

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