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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,053.32 and 471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,053.32 and 471.66 is: 707.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,053.32 = 471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,053.32 = 471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,053.32 × 471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 496,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,808.91/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.02

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