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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.58, 974.46 and 470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.58, 974.46 and 470.54 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.58 : 974.46 = 470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.58/974.46 = 470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.58x = 974.46 × 470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.58x = 458,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,522.41/706.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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