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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.31, 968.01 and 491.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.31, 968.01 and 491.55 is: 678.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.31 : 968.01 = 491.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.31/968.01 = 491.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.31x = 968.01 × 491.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.31x = 475,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,820.78/701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.47

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