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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.64, 1,070.58 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.64, 1,070.58 and 470.44 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.64 : 1,070.58 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.64/1,070.58 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.64x = 1,070.58 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.64x = 503,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,643.66/714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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