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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 977.25 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 977.25 and 498.24 is: 687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 977.25 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/977.25 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 977.25 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 486,905.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,905.04/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.72

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