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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 951.39 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 951.39 and 470.52 is: 704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 951.39 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/951.39 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 951.39 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 447,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,648.02/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.71

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