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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 979.59 and 486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 979.59 and 486.38 is: 671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 979.59 = 486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/979.59 = 486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 979.59 × 486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 476,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,454.50/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.08

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