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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.15, 974.85 and 496.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.15, 974.85 and 496.67 is: 684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.15 : 974.85 = 496.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.15/974.85 = 496.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.15x = 974.85 × 496.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.15x = 484,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,178.75/707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.69

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