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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 976.60 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 976.60 and 487.52 is: 672.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 976.60 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/976.60 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 976.60 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 476,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,112.03/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.44

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