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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.34, 975.09 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.34, 975.09 and 470.68 is: 649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.34 : 975.09 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.34/975.09 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.34x = 975.09 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.34x = 458,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,955.36/706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.77

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