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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.94, 984.06 and 474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.94, 984.06 and 474.70 is: 711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.94 : 984.06 = 474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.94/984.06 = 474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.94x = 984.06 × 474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.94x = 467,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,133.28/656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.07

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