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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 977.44 and 472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 977.44 and 472.56 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 977.44 = 472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/977.44 = 472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 977.44 × 472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 461,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,899.05/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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