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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.91, 707.04 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.91, 707.04 and 380.37 is: 571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.91 : 707.04 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.91/707.04 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.91x = 707.04 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.91x = 268,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,936.80/470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.10

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