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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.79, 751.17 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.79, 751.17 and 470.73 is: 706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.79 : 751.17 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.79/751.17 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.79x = 751.17 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.79x = 353,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,598.25/500.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.08

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