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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 814.24 and 470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 814.24 and 470.72 is: 707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 814.24 = 470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/814.24 = 470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 814.24 × 470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 383,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,279.05/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.05

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