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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.10, 976.12 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.10, 976.12 and 487.20 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.10 : 976.12 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.10/976.12 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.10x = 976.12 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.10x = 475,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,565.66/707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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