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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.66, 976.78 and 471.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.66, 976.78 and 471.95 is: 651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.66 : 976.78 = 471.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.66/976.78 = 471.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.66x = 976.78 × 471.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.66x = 460,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,988.04/707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.43

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