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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.14, 966.24 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.14, 966.24 and 504.30 is: 694.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.14 : 966.24 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.14/966.24 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.14x = 966.24 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.14x = 487,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,274.83/701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.98

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