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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 718.98 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 718.98 and 470.21 is: 702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 718.98 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/718.98 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 718.98 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 338,066.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,066.23/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.64

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