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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 706.30 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 706.30 and 379.12 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 706.30 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/706.30 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 706.30 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 267,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,772.46/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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