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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 973.30 and 484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 973.30 and 484.28 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 973.30 = 484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/973.30 = 484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 973.30 × 484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 471,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,344.86/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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