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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 1,057.43 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 1,057.43 and 473.40 is: 708.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 1,057.43 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/1,057.43 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 1,057.43 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 500,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,587.36/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.67

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