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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.89, 978.41 and 475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.89, 978.41 and 475.88 is: 656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.89 : 978.41 = 475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.89/978.41 = 475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.89x = 978.41 × 475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.89x = 465,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,602.05/708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.81

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