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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 972.66 and 484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 972.66 and 484.04 is: 667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 972.66 = 484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/972.66 = 484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 972.66 × 484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 470,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,806.35/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.73

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