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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 790.83 and 470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 790.83 and 470.07 is: 704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 790.83 = 470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/790.83 = 470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 790.83 × 470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 371,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,745.46/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.41

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