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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 843 and 470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 843 and 470.20 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 843 = 470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/843 = 470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 843 × 470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 396,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,378.60/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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