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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 967.68 and 491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 967.68 and 491.49 is: 678.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 967.68 = 491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/967.68 = 491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 967.68 × 491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 475,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,605.04/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.46

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