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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 973.08 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 973.08 and 472.20 is: 651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 973.08 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/973.08 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 973.08 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 459,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,488.38/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.72

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