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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 706.60 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 706.60 and 436.10 is: 654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 706.60 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/706.60 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 706.60 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 308,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,148.26/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.34

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