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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 978.52 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 978.52 and 487.52 is: 673.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 978.52 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/978.52 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 978.52 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 477,048.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,048.07/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.19

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