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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 978.75 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 978.75 and 476.64 is: 657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 978.75 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/978.75 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 978.75 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 466,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,511.40/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.88

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