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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 706.56 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 706.56 and 435.36 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 706.56 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/706.56 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 706.56 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 307,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,607.96/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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