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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 924.24 and 470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 924.24 and 470.32 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 924.24 = 470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/924.24 = 470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 924.24 × 470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 434,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,688.56/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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