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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 980.46 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 980.46 and 504.12 is: 694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 980.46 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/980.46 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 980.46 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 494,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,269.50/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.71

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