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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.31, 2,004.60 and 470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.31, 2,004.60 and 470.42 is: 705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.31 : 2,004.60 = 470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.31/2,004.60 = 470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.31x = 2,004.60 × 470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.31x = 943,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,003.93/1,336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.68

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