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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.22, 977.69 and 472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.22, 977.69 and 472.30 is: 652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.22 : 977.69 = 472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.22/977.69 = 472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.22x = 977.69 × 472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.22x = 461,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,762.99/708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.01

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