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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.74, 1,065.36 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.74, 1,065.36 and 467.44 is: 700.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.74 : 1,065.36 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.74/1,065.36 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.74x = 1,065.36 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.74x = 497,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,991.88/710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.67

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