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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.82, 707.31 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.82, 707.31 and 362.28 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.82 : 707.31 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.82/707.31 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.82x = 707.31 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.82x = 256,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,244.27/470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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