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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.59, 967.63 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.59, 967.63 and 479.16 is: 661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.59 : 967.63 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.59/967.63 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.59x = 967.63 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.59x = 463,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,649.29/700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.79

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