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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 952.48 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 952.48 and 470.16 is: 704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 952.48 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/952.48 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 952.48 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 447,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,818.00/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.78

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