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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.45, 971.75 and 494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.45, 971.75 and 494.54 is: 682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.45 : 971.75 = 494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.45/971.75 = 494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.45x = 971.75 × 494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.45x = 480,561.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,561.91/704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.19

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