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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.99, 976.84 and 472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.99, 976.84 and 472.28 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.99 : 976.84 = 472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.99/976.84 = 472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.99x = 976.84 × 472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.99x = 461,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,335.93/707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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