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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 705.84 and 354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 705.84 and 354.49 is: 531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 705.84 = 354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/705.84 = 354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 705.84 × 354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 250,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,212.12/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.28

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