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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 976.08 and 474.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 976.08 and 474.19 is: 654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 976.08 = 474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/976.08 = 474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 976.08 × 474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 462,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,846.71/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.48

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