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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.53, 977.33 and 498.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.53, 977.33 and 498.33 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.53 : 977.33 = 498.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.53/977.33 = 498.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.53x = 977.33 × 498.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.53x = 487,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,034.10/708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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