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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.98, 967.20 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.98, 967.20 and 479.88 is: 662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.98 : 967.20 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.98/967.20 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.98x = 967.20 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.98x = 464,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,139.94/700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.13

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