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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 706.76 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 706.76 and 287.79 is: 431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 706.76 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/706.76 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 706.76 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 203,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,397.02/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.88

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