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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 972.90 and 508.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 972.90 and 508.58 is: 702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 972.90 = 508.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/972.90 = 508.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 972.90 × 508.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 494,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,792.62/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.04

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