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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.19, 973.01 and 472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.19, 973.01 and 472.91 is: 651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.19 : 973.01 = 472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.19/973.01 = 472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.19x = 973.01 × 472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.19x = 460,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,138.93/706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.58

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