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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.93, 966.48 and 479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.93, 966.48 and 479.61 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.93 : 966.48 = 479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.93/966.48 = 479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.93x = 966.48 × 479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.93x = 463,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,533.47/699.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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