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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 970.25 and 493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 970.25 and 493.62 is: 681.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 970.25 = 493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/970.25 = 493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 970.25 × 493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 478,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,934.81/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.47

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