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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.52, 977.94 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.52, 977.94 and 487.36 is: 672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.52 : 977.94 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.52/977.94 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.52x = 977.94 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.52x = 476,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,608.84/708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.68

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