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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 971.47 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 971.47 and 494.46 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 971.47 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/971.47 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 971.47 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 480,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,353.06/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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