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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 969.46 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 969.46 and 506.64 is: 698.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 969.46 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/969.46 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 969.46 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 491,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,167.21/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.83

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