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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 973.61 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 973.61 and 470.19 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 973.61 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/973.61 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 973.61 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 457,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,779.33/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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