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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 969.87 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 969.87 and 470.22 is: 648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 969.87 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/969.87 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 969.87 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 456,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,052.27/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.70

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