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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 964.14 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 964.14 and 470.04 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 964.14 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/964.14 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 964.14 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 453,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,184.37/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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