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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 975.64 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 975.64 and 471.24 is: 650.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 975.64 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/975.64 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 975.64 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 459,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,760.59/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.04

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