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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.37, 1,049.40 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.37, 1,049.40 and 470.79 is: 704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.37 : 1,049.40 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.37/1,049.40 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.37x = 1,049.40 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.37x = 494,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,047.03/701.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.40

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