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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.14, 976.05 and 497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.14, 976.05 and 497.36 is: 686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.14 : 976.05 = 497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.14/976.05 = 497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.14x = 976.05 × 497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.14x = 485,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,445.74/707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.50

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