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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.13, 976.17 and 471.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.13, 976.17 and 471.47 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.13 : 976.17 = 471.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.13/976.17 = 471.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.13x = 976.17 × 471.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.13x = 460,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,234.87/707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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