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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 717.03 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 717.03 and 470.79 is: 706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 717.03 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/717.03 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 717.03 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 337,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,570.55/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.33

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