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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 975.82 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 975.82 and 475.04 is: 655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 975.82 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/975.82 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 975.82 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 463,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,553.53/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.44

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