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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.50, 966.57 and 476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.50, 966.57 and 476.54 is: 657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.50 : 966.57 = 476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.50/966.57 = 476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.50x = 966.57 × 476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.50x = 460,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,609.27/700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.54

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