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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.91, 704.94 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.91, 704.94 and 378.84 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.91 : 704.94 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.91/704.94 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.91x = 704.94 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.91x = 267,059.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,059.47/470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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