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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 970.22 and 470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 970.22 and 470 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 970.22 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/970.22 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 970.22 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 456,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,003.40/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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