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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.71, 966.22 and 479.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.71, 966.22 and 479.31 is: 660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.71 : 966.22 = 479.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.71/966.22 = 479.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.71x = 966.22 × 479.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.71x = 463,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,118.91/700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.93

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