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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 705.96 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 705.96 and 402.96 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 705.96 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/705.96 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 705.96 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 284,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,473.64/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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