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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.11, 756.99 and 470.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.11, 756.99 and 470.55 is: 705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.11 : 756.99 = 470.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.11/756.99 = 470.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.11x = 756.99 × 470.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.11x = 356,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,201.64/505.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.20

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