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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.24, 847.14 and 470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.24, 847.14 and 470.20 is: 704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.24 : 847.14 = 470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.24/847.14 = 470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.24x = 847.14 × 470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.24x = 398,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,325.23/565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.70

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