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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.02, 776.93 and 470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.02, 776.93 and 470.74 is: 648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.02 : 776.93 = 470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.02/776.93 = 470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.02x = 776.93 × 470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.02x = 365,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,728.14/564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.43

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