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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 972.57 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 972.57 and 484.12 is: 668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 972.57 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/972.57 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 972.57 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 470,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,840.59/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.22

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