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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 974.43 and 484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 974.43 and 484.65 is: 669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 974.43 = 484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/974.43 = 484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 974.43 × 484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 472,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,257.50/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.13

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