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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 973.89 and 496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 973.89 and 496.22 is: 684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 973.89 = 496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/973.89 = 496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 973.89 × 496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 483,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,258.83/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.11

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