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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.83, 966.60 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.83, 966.60 and 490.95 is: 677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.83 : 966.60 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.83/966.60 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.83x = 966.60 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.83x = 474,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,552.27/700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.13

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