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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.04, 967.80 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.04, 967.80 and 491.56 is: 677.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.04 : 967.80 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.04/967.80 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.04x = 967.80 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.04x = 475,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,731.77/702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.64

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