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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.86, 979.08 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.86, 979.08 and 488.88 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.86 : 979.08 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.86/979.08 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.86x = 979.08 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.86x = 478,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,652.63/709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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