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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.70, 1,051.55 and 470.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.70, 1,051.55 and 470.03 is: 705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.70 : 1,051.55 = 470.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.70/1,051.55 = 470.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.70x = 1,051.55 × 470.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.70x = 494,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,252.44/700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.37

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