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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.24, 967.04 and 480.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.24, 967.04 and 480.11 is: 662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.24 : 967.04 = 480.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.24/967.04 = 480.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.24x = 967.04 × 480.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.24x = 464,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,278.34/701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.09

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