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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.44, 973.22 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.44, 973.22 and 495.92 is: 684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.44 : 973.22 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.44/973.22 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.44x = 973.22 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.44x = 482,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,639.26/705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.17

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