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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.59, 977.85 and 487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.59, 977.85 and 487.15 is: 672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.59 : 977.85 = 487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.59/977.85 = 487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.59x = 977.85 × 487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.59x = 476,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,360.85/708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.27

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