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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.47, 976.14 and 471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.47, 976.14 and 471.15 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.47 : 976.14 = 471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.47/976.14 = 471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.47x = 976.14 × 471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.47x = 459,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,908.36/707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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