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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.69, 975.27 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.69, 975.27 and 470.22 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.69 : 975.27 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.69/975.27 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.69x = 975.27 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.69x = 458,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,591.46/706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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