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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.48, 965.76 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.48, 965.76 and 503.68 is: 694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.48 : 965.76 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.48/965.76 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.48x = 965.76 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.48x = 486,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,434.00/700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.43

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