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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.70, 973.70 and 473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.70, 973.70 and 473.42 is: 652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.70 : 973.70 = 473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.70/973.70 = 473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.70x = 973.70 × 473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.70x = 460,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,969.05/706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.28

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