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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.62, 1,046.98 and 480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.62, 1,046.98 and 480.30 is: 718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.62 : 1,046.98 = 480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.62/1,046.98 = 480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.62x = 1,046.98 × 480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.62x = 502,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,864.49/699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.77

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