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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.62, 814.19 and 470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.62, 814.19 and 470.98 is: 706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.62 : 814.19 = 470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.62/814.19 = 470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.62x = 814.19 × 470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.62x = 383,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,467.21/542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.70

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