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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 965.04 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 965.04 and 479.50 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 965.04 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/965.04 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 965.04 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 462,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,736.68/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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