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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 976.86 and 486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 976.86 and 486.88 is: 671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 976.86 = 486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/976.86 = 486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 976.86 × 486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 475,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,613.60/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.77

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