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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 980.22 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 980.22 and 474.12 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 980.22 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/980.22 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 980.22 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 464,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,741.91/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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