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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.12, 970.60 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.12, 970.60 and 470.56 is: 649.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.12 : 970.60 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.12/970.60 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.12x = 970.60 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.12x = 456,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,725.54/703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.57

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