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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.29, 975.03 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.29, 975.03 and 496.82 is: 684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.29 : 975.03 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.29/975.03 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.29x = 975.03 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.29x = 484,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,414.40/707.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.89

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