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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.42, 979.94 and 470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.42, 979.94 and 470.28 is: 705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.42 : 979.94 = 470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.42/979.94 = 470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.42x = 979.94 × 470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.42x = 460,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,846.18/653.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.28

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