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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 706.32 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 706.32 and 375.30 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 706.32 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/706.32 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 706.32 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 265,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,081.90/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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