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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.85, 706.03 and 275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.85, 706.03 and 275.89 is: 413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.85 : 706.03 = 275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.85/706.03 = 275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.85x = 706.03 × 275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.85x = 194,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,787.84/470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.70

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