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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 976.32 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 976.32 and 474.72 is: 655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 976.32 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/976.32 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 976.32 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 463,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,478.63/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.07

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