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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.34, 1,116.30 and 470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.34, 1,116.30 and 470.02 is: 704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.34 : 1,116.30 = 470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.34/1,116.30 = 470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.34x = 1,116.30 × 470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.34x = 524,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,683.33/744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.90

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