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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.17, 705.63 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.17, 705.63 and 438.32 is: 656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.17 : 705.63 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.17/705.63 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.17x = 705.63 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.17x = 309,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,291.74/471.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.43

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