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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 970.47 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 970.47 and 507.36 is: 699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 970.47 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/970.47 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 970.47 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 492,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,377.66/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.21

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