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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 798.33 and 470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 798.33 and 470 is: 701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 798.33 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/798.33 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 798.33 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 375,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,215.10/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.60

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