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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.47, 1,070.28 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.47, 1,070.28 and 470.25 is: 704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.47 : 1,070.28 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.47/1,070.28 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.47x = 1,070.28 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.47x = 503,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,299.17/714.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.44

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