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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.25, 976.05 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.25, 976.05 and 470.79 is: 649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.25 : 976.05 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.25/976.05 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.25x = 976.05 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.25x = 459,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,514.58/707.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.72

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