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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 974.80 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 974.80 and 485.36 is: 670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 974.80 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/974.80 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 974.80 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 473,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,128.93/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.31

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