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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 972.46 and 495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 972.46 and 495.77 is: 683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 972.46 = 495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/972.46 = 495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 972.46 × 495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 482,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,114.93/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.50

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