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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.99, 978.22 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.99, 978.22 and 473.28 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.99 : 978.22 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.99/978.22 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.99x = 978.22 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.99x = 462,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,971.96/708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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