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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 706.35 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 706.35 and 288.23 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 706.35 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/706.35 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 706.35 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 203,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,591.26/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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