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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.30, 976.47 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.30, 976.47 and 472.26 is: 651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.30 : 976.47 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.30/976.47 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.30x = 976.47 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.30x = 461,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,147.72/708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.06

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