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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 976.26 and 474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 976.26 and 474.76 is: 655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 976.26 = 474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/976.26 = 474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 976.26 × 474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 463,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,489.20/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.28

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