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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.59, 979.23 and 488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.59, 979.23 and 488.15 is: 673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.59 : 979.23 = 488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.59/979.23 = 488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.59x = 979.23 × 488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.59x = 478,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,011.12/709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.64

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