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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.93, 975.90 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.93, 975.90 and 497.48 is: 685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.93 : 975.90 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.93/975.90 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.93x = 975.90 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.93x = 485,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,485.85/707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.79

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