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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.89, 969.81 and 470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.89, 969.81 and 470.06 is: 648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.89 : 969.81 = 470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.89/969.81 = 470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.89x = 969.81 × 470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.89x = 455,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,868.89/702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.56

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