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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.22, 974.92 and 470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.22, 974.92 and 470.30 is: 649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.22 : 974.92 = 470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.22/974.92 = 470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.22x = 974.92 × 470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.22x = 458,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,504.88/706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.24

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