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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.25, 973.45 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.25, 973.45 and 495.48 is: 683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.25 : 973.45 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.25/973.45 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.25x = 973.45 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.25x = 482,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,325.01/705.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.91

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