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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.64, 1,049.94 and 482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.64, 1,049.94 and 482.48 is: 723.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.64 : 1,049.94 = 482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.64/1,049.94 = 482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.64x = 1,049.94 × 482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.64x = 506,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,575.05/700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.02

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