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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.53, 975.18 and 470.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.53, 975.18 and 470.85 is: 649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.53 : 975.18 = 470.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.53/975.18 = 470.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.53x = 975.18 × 470.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.53x = 459,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,163.50/706.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.89

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