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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.81, 974.53 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.81, 974.53 and 496.68 is: 685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.81 : 974.53 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.81/974.53 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.81x = 974.53 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.81x = 484,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,032.01/705.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.78

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