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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.11, 965.51 and 478.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.11, 965.51 and 478.67 is: 660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.11 : 965.51 = 478.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.11/965.51 = 478.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.11x = 965.51 × 478.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.11x = 462,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,160.67/700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.13

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