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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.76, 978.44 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.76, 978.44 and 473.12 is: 653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.76 : 978.44 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.76/978.44 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.76x = 978.44 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.76x = 462,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,919.53/708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.14

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