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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.99, 976.10 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.99, 976.10 and 471.96 is: 650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.99 : 976.10 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.99/976.10 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.99x = 976.10 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.99x = 460,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,677.80/707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.69

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