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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.35, 973 and 495.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.35, 973 and 495.85 is: 684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.35 : 973 = 495.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.35/973 = 495.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.35x = 973 × 495.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.35x = 482,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,462.05/705.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.00

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