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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.56, 974.16 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.56, 974.16 and 473 is: 653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.56 : 974.16 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.56/974.16 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.56x = 974.16 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.56x = 460,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,777.68/705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.07

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