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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 967.80 and 479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 967.80 and 479.18 is: 661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 967.80 = 479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/967.80 = 479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 967.80 × 479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 463,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,751.93/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.92

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