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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.73, 979.40 and 488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.73, 979.40 and 488.67 is: 674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.73 : 979.40 = 488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.73/979.40 = 488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.73x = 979.40 × 488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.73x = 478,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,600.95/709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.35

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