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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 970.98 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 970.98 and 470.76 is: 649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 970.98 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/970.98 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 970.98 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 457,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,098.54/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.69

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