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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.75, 972.84 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.75, 972.84 and 484.35 is: 667.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.75 : 972.84 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.75/972.84 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.75x = 972.84 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.75x = 471,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,195.05/705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.65

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