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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 978.15 and 488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 978.15 and 488.10 is: 673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 978.15 = 488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/978.15 = 488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 978.15 × 488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 477,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,435.02/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.26

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