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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.31, 979.73 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.31, 979.73 and 474.18 is: 654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.31 : 979.73 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.31/979.73 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.31x = 979.73 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.31x = 464,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,568.37/710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.04

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