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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.55, 967.14 and 480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.55, 967.14 and 480.15 is: 661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.55 : 967.14 = 480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.55/967.14 = 480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.55x = 967.14 × 480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.55x = 464,372.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,372.27/701.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.92

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