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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.43, 976.60 and 497.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.43, 976.60 and 497.97 is: 686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.43 : 976.60 = 497.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.43/976.60 = 497.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.43x = 976.60 × 497.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.43x = 486,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,315.01/708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.47

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