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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 967.46 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 967.46 and 480.06 is: 662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 967.46 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/967.46 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 967.46 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 464,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,436.45/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.10

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