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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.99, 812.51 and 470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.99, 812.51 and 470.72 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.99 : 812.51 = 470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.99/812.51 = 470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.99x = 812.51 × 470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.99x = 382,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,458.29/542.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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