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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 1,056.96 and 473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 1,056.96 and 473.70 is: 710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 1,056.96 = 473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/1,056.96 = 473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 1,056.96 × 473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 500,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,681.95/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.49

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