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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.34, 973.18 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.34, 973.18 and 484.35 is: 668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.34 : 973.18 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.34/973.18 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.34x = 973.18 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.34x = 471,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,359.73/705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.27

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