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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 800.30 and 470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 800.30 and 470.60 is: 704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 800.30 = 470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/800.30 = 470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 800.30 × 470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 376,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,621.18/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.49

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