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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 792.45 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 792.45 and 470.70 is: 706.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 792.45 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/792.45 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 792.45 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 373,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,006.22/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.05

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