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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 978.08 and 488.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 978.08 and 488.03 is: 673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 978.08 = 488.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/978.08 = 488.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 978.08 × 488.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 477,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,325.05/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.09

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