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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.33, 966.27 and 479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.33, 966.27 and 479.35 is: 661.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.33 : 966.27 = 479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.33/966.27 = 479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.33x = 966.27 × 479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.33x = 463,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,176.69/700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.37

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