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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.87, 979.32 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.87, 979.32 and 488.44 is: 673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.87 : 979.32 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.87/979.32 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.87x = 979.32 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.87x = 478,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,339.06/709.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.84

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