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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.92, 979.72 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.92, 979.72 and 470.46 is: 704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.92 : 979.72 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.92/979.72 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.92x = 979.72 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.92x = 460,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,919.07/653.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.86

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