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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.47, 968.25 and 480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.47, 968.25 and 480.34 is: 663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.47 : 968.25 = 480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.47/968.25 = 480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.47x = 968.25 × 480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.47x = 465,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,089.21/701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.02

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