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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.89, 975.90 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.89, 975.90 and 471.16 is: 650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.89 : 975.90 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.89/975.90 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.89x = 975.90 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.89x = 459,797.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,797.81/706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.45

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