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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.19, 967.53 and 480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.19, 967.53 and 480.66 is: 663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.19 : 967.53 = 480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.19/967.53 = 480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.19x = 967.53 × 480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.19x = 465,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,052.97/701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.23

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