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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.86, 974.88 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.86, 974.88 and 496.80 is: 685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.86 : 974.88 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.86/974.88 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.86x = 974.88 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.86x = 484,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,320.38/706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.17

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