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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.12, 970.92 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.12, 970.92 and 494.22 is: 681.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.12 : 970.92 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.12/970.92 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.12x = 970.92 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.12x = 479,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,848.08/704.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.49

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