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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.30, 973.67 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.30, 973.67 and 495.81 is: 683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.30 : 973.67 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.30/973.67 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.30x = 973.67 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.30x = 482,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,752.84/706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.50

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