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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 970.56 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 970.56 and 493.56 is: 680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 970.56 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/970.56 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 970.56 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 479,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,029.59/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.40

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