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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.66, 1,319.49 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.66, 1,319.49 and 470.21 is: 705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.66 : 1,319.49 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.66/1,319.49 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.66x = 1,319.49 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.66x = 620,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,430.80/879.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.31

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