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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 974.69 and 485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 974.69 and 485.27 is: 669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 974.69 = 485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/974.69 = 485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 974.69 × 485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 472,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,987.82/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.95

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