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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 967.32 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 967.32 and 480.12 is: 662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 967.32 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/967.32 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 967.32 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 464,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,429.68/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.37

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