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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 1,059.48 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 1,059.48 and 490.68 is: 735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 1,059.48 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/1,059.48 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 1,059.48 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 519,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,865.65/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.27

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