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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.32, 972 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.32, 972 and 508.08 is: 701.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.32 : 972 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.32/972 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.32x = 972 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.32x = 493,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,853.76/704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.18

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