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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 977.31 and 487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 977.31 and 487.94 is: 672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 977.31 = 487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/977.31 = 487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 977.31 × 487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 476,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,863.75/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.91

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