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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.98, 973.92 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.98, 973.92 and 470.04 is: 648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.98 : 973.92 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.98/973.92 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.98x = 973.92 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.98x = 457,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,781.36/705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.43

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