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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.49, 1,116.74 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.49, 1,116.74 and 470.66 is: 705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.49 : 1,116.74 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.49/1,116.74 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.49x = 1,116.74 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.49x = 525,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,604.08/744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.99

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