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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 976.89 and 471.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 976.89 and 471.83 is: 650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 976.89 = 471.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/976.89 = 471.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 976.89 × 471.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 460,927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,927.45/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.92

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