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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.85, 705.33 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.85, 705.33 and 355.43 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.85 : 705.33 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.85/705.33 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.85x = 705.33 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.85x = 250,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,691.92/470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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