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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.78, 967.77 and 480.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.78, 967.77 and 480.70 is: 663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.78 : 967.77 = 480.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.78/967.77 = 480.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.78x = 967.77 × 480.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.78x = 465,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,207.04/700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.84

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