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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.07, 973.53 and 489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.07, 973.53 and 489.93 is: 675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.07 : 973.53 = 489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.07/973.53 = 489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.07x = 973.53 × 489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.07x = 476,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,961.55/706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.52

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