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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 705.79 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 705.79 and 379.68 is: 569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 705.79 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/705.79 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 705.79 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 267,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,974.35/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.02

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