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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 705.69 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 705.69 and 362.58 is: 543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 705.69 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/705.69 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 705.69 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 255,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,869.08/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.32

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