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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.32, 976.78 and 472.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.32, 976.78 and 472.21 is: 651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.32 : 976.78 = 472.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.32/976.78 = 472.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.32x = 976.78 × 472.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.32x = 461,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,245.28/708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.18

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