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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.71, 972.86 and 495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.71, 972.86 and 495.23 is: 682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.71 : 972.86 = 495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.71/972.86 = 495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.71x = 972.86 × 495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.71x = 481,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,793.13/705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.70

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