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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.70, 981.58 and 474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.70, 981.58 and 474.23 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.70 : 981.58 = 474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.70/981.58 = 474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.70x = 981.58 × 474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.70x = 465,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,494.68/710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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