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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.68, 974 and 496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.68, 974 and 496 is: 684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.68 : 974 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.68/974 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.68x = 974 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.68x = 483,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,104/705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.59

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