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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.08, 974.79 and 469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.08, 974.79 and 469.96 is: 648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.08 : 974.79 = 469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.08/974.79 = 469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.08x = 974.79 × 469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.08x = 458,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,112.31/706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.81

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