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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.43, 973.83 and 495.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.43, 973.83 and 495.98 is: 683.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.43 : 973.83 = 495.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.43/973.83 = 495.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.43x = 973.83 × 495.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.43x = 482,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,995.33/706.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.72

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