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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 703.03 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 703.03 and 449.19 is: 670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 703.03 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/703.03 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 703.03 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 315,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,793.27/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.15

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