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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 936.70 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 936.70 and 470.44 is: 705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 936.70 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/936.70 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 936.70 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 440,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,661.15/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.28

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