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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.88, 2,004.30 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.88, 2,004.30 and 470.44 is: 705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.88 : 2,004.30 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.88/2,004.30 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.88x = 2,004.30 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.88x = 942,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,902.89/1,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.83

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