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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.17, 748.03 and 470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.17, 748.03 and 470.39 is: 702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.17 : 748.03 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.17/748.03 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.17x = 748.03 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.17x = 351,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,862.09/501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.09

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