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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.35, 979.97 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.35, 979.97 and 474.08 is: 654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.35 : 979.97 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.35/979.97 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.35x = 979.97 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.35x = 464,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,579.28/710.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.01

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