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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 982.13 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 982.13 and 473.04 is: 652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 982.13 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/982.13 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 982.13 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 464,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,584.41/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.89

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