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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.96, 834.06 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.96, 834.06 and 470.08 is: 703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.96 : 834.06 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.96/834.06 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.96x = 834.06 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.96x = 392,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,074.92/556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.96

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