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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.15, 934.47 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.15, 934.47 and 470.79 is: 704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.15 : 934.47 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.15/934.47 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.15x = 934.47 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.15x = 439,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,939.13/624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.86

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