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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 936.66 and 470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 936.66 and 470.18 is: 705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 936.66 = 470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/936.66 = 470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 936.66 × 470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 440,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,398.80/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.68

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