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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 952.05 and 472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 952.05 and 472.70 is: 709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 952.05 = 472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/952.05 = 472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 952.05 × 472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 450,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,034.04/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.05

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