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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.57, 976.77 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.57, 976.77 and 498.06 is: 686.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.57 : 976.77 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.57/976.77 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.57x = 976.77 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.57x = 486,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,490.07/708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.58

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