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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.49, 974.21 and 496.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.49, 974.21 and 496.59 is: 684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.49 : 974.21 = 496.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.49/974.21 = 496.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.49x = 974.21 × 496.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.49x = 483,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,780.46/706.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.77

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