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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 977.02 and 498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 977.02 and 498.68 is: 687.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 977.02 = 498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/977.02 = 498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 977.02 × 498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 487,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,220.33/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.97

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