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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.97, 1,064.28 and 476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.97, 1,064.28 and 476.49 is: 713.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.97 : 1,064.28 = 476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.97/1,064.28 = 476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.97x = 1,064.28 × 476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.97x = 507,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,118.78/710.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.28

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