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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 966.64 and 479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 966.64 and 479.56 is: 661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 966.64 = 479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/966.64 = 479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 966.64 × 479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 463,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,561.88/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.85

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