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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.46, 1,073.86 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.46, 1,073.86 and 470.88 is: 704.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.46 : 1,073.86 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.46/1,073.86 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.46x = 1,073.86 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.46x = 505,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,658.02/717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.79

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