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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 974.28 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 974.28 and 473.68 is: 653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 974.28 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/974.28 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 974.28 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 461,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,496.95/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.68

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