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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.03, 978.02 and 498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.03, 978.02 and 498.83 is: 688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.03 : 978.02 = 498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.03/978.02 = 498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.03x = 978.02 × 498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.03x = 487,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,865.72/709.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.08

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