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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.65, 977.32 and 499.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.65, 977.32 and 499.06 is: 688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.65 : 977.32 = 499.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.65/977.32 = 499.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.65x = 977.32 × 499.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.65x = 487,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,740.36/708.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.27

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