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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.69, 978.92 and 473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.69, 978.92 and 473.71 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.69 : 978.92 = 473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.69/978.92 = 473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.69x = 978.92 × 473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.69x = 463,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,716.93/709.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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