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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 978.74 and 473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 978.74 and 473.06 is: 652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 978.74 = 473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/978.74 = 473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 978.74 × 473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 462,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,995.49/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.92

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