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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.78, 968.09 and 489.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.78, 968.09 and 489.00 is: 674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.78 : 968.09 = 489.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.78/968.09 = 489.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.78x = 968.09 × 489.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.78x = 473,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,395.17/701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.57

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