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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.98, 705.03 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.98, 705.03 and 314.65 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.98 : 705.03 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.98/705.03 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.98x = 705.03 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.98x = 221,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,837.69/470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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