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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.52, 842.46 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.52, 842.46 and 470.08 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.52 : 842.46 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.52/842.46 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.52x = 842.46 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.52x = 396,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,023.60/561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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