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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 1,053.30 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 1,053.30 and 471.08 is: 706.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 1,053.30 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/1,053.30 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 1,053.30 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 496,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,188.56/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.44

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