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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.39, 976.59 and 471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.39, 976.59 and 471.66 is: 651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.39 : 976.59 = 471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.39/976.59 = 471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.39x = 976.59 × 471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.39x = 460,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,618.44/707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.15

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