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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 977.70 and 487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 977.70 and 487.56 is: 672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 977.70 = 487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/977.70 = 487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 977.70 × 487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 476,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,687.41/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.38

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