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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.71, 975.77 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.71, 975.77 and 471.22 is: 650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.71 : 975.77 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.71/975.77 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.71x = 975.77 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.71x = 459,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,799.97/706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.62

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