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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 975.76 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 975.76 and 485.52 is: 670.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 975.76 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/975.76 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 975.76 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 473,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,751.00/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.43

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