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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 702.92 and 422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 702.92 and 422.22 is: 630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 702.92 = 422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/702.92 = 422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 702.92 × 422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 296,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,784.77/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.20

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