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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 975.65 and 497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 975.65 and 497.68 is: 686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 975.65 = 497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/975.65 = 497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 975.65 × 497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 485,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,556.56/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.59

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