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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.75, 981.27 and 486.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.75, 981.27 and 486.95 is: 672.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.75 : 981.27 = 486.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.75/981.27 = 486.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.75x = 981.27 × 486.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.75x = 477,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,829.43/710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.29

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