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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 974.04 and 485.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 974.04 and 485.69 is: 670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 974.04 = 485.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/974.04 = 485.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 974.04 × 485.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 473,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,081.49/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.46

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