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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 933.51 and 470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 933.51 and 470.11 is: 703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 933.51 = 470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/933.51 = 470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 933.51 × 470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 438,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,852.39/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.81

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