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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.92, 966.29 and 484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.92, 966.29 and 484.73 is: 669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.92 : 966.29 = 484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.92/966.29 = 484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.92x = 966.29 × 484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.92x = 468,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,382.50/699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.20

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