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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.98, 967.79 and 480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.98, 967.79 and 480.22 is: 663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.98 : 967.79 = 480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.98/967.79 = 480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.98x = 967.79 × 480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.98x = 464,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,752.11/700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.00

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