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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 967.37 and 491.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 967.37 and 491.25 is: 677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 967.37 = 491.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/967.37 = 491.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 967.37 × 491.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 475,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,220.51/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.22

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