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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 975.05 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 975.05 and 470.70 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 975.05 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/975.05 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 975.05 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 458,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,956.04/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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