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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.76, 973.60 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.76, 973.60 and 485.04 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.76 : 973.60 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.76/973.60 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.76x = 973.60 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.76x = 472,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,234.94/705.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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