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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 967.58 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 967.58 and 479.88 is: 662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 967.58 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/967.58 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 967.58 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 464,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,322.29/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.11

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