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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.91, 705.65 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.91, 705.65 and 275.43 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.91 : 705.65 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.91/705.65 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.91x = 705.65 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.91x = 194,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,358.45/470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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