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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 974.32 and 496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 974.32 and 496.11 is: 684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 974.32 = 496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/974.32 = 496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 974.32 × 496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 483,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,362.54/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.77

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