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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 967.14 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 967.14 and 480.69 is: 663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 967.14 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/967.14 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 967.14 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 464,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,894.53/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.56

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