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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.63, 980.59 and 470.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.63, 980.59 and 470.69 is: 706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.63 : 980.59 = 470.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.63/980.59 = 470.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.63x = 980.59 × 470.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.63x = 461,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,557.90/653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.15

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