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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 975.24 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 975.24 and 497.34 is: 685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 975.24 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/975.24 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 975.24 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 485,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,025.86/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.81

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