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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.96, 974.94 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.96, 974.94 and 485.56 is: 669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.96 : 974.94 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.96/974.94 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.96x = 974.94 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.96x = 473,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,391.87/706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.62

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