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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 976.08 and 486.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 976.08 and 486.19 is: 670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 976.08 = 486.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/976.08 = 486.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 976.08 × 486.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 474,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,560.34/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.93

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