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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 979.20 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 979.20 and 470.04 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 979.20 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/979.20 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 979.20 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 460,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,263.17/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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