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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.53, 967.43 and 480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.53, 967.43 and 480.45 is: 663.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.53 : 967.43 = 480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.53/967.43 = 480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.53x = 967.43 × 480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.53x = 464,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,799.34/700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.50

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