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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 977.76 and 499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 977.76 and 499.13 is: 688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 977.76 = 499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/977.76 = 499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 977.76 × 499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 488,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,024.46/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.31

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