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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.00, 975.17 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.00, 975.17 and 485.60 is: 669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.00 : 975.17 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.00/975.17 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.00x = 975.17 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.00x = 473,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,538.89/707.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.79

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