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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.86, 706.07 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.86, 706.07 and 275.91 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.86 : 706.07 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.86/706.07 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.86x = 706.07 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.86x = 194,808.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,808.26/470.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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