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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.03, 974.66 and 470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.03, 974.66 and 470.37 is: 649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.03 : 974.66 = 470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.03/974.66 = 470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.03x = 974.66 × 470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.03x = 458,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,450.24/706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.34

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