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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.92, 977.11 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.92, 977.11 and 472.26 is: 651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.92 : 977.11 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.92/977.11 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.92x = 977.11 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.92x = 461,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,455.11/707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.84

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