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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 935.84 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 935.84 and 470.08 is: 704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 935.84 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/935.84 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 935.84 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 439,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,919.67/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.64

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