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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 971.70 and 508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 971.70 and 508.36 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 971.70 = 508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/971.70 = 508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 971.70 × 508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 493,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,973.41/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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