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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.98, 967.71 and 491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.98, 967.71 and 491.50 is: 677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.98 : 967.71 = 491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.98/967.71 = 491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.98x = 967.71 × 491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.98x = 475,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,629.47/701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.56

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