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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 791.20 and 470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 791.20 and 470.32 is: 704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 791.20 = 470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/791.20 = 470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 791.20 × 470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 372,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,117.18/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.78

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