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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 705.47 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 705.47 and 448.71 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 705.47 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/705.47 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 705.47 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 316,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,549.20/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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