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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 965.70 and 492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 965.70 and 492.68 is: 679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 965.70 = 492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/965.70 = 492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 965.70 × 492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 475,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,781.08/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.65

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