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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 967.30 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 967.30 and 480.16 is: 662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 967.30 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/967.30 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 967.30 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 464,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,458.77/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.38

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