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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707, 975.48 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707, 975.48 and 485.88 is: 670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707 : 975.48 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707/975.48 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707x = 975.48 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707x = 473,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,966.22/707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.39

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