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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 975.94 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 975.94 and 486 is: 670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 975.94 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/975.94 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 975.94 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 474,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,306.84/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.46

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