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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.98, 967.23 and 479.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.98, 967.23 and 479.85 is: 662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.98 : 967.23 = 479.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.98/967.23 = 479.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.98x = 967.23 × 479.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.98x = 464,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,125.32/700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.11

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