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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 968.90 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 968.90 and 491.56 is: 678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 968.90 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/968.90 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 968.90 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 476,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,272.48/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.68

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