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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.67, 967.32 and 479.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.67, 967.32 and 479.95 is: 662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.67 : 967.32 = 479.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.67/967.32 = 479.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.67x = 967.32 × 479.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.67x = 464,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,262.82/700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.60

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