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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.28, 1,067.22 and 470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.28, 1,067.22 and 470.10 is: 703.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.28 : 1,067.22 = 470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.28/1,067.22 = 470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.28x = 1,067.22 × 470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.28x = 501,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,700.12/713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.37

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