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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.71, 1,057.98 and 473.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.71, 1,057.98 and 473.89 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.71 : 1,057.98 = 473.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.71/1,057.98 = 473.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.71x = 1,057.98 × 473.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.71x = 501,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,360.85/705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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