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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.58, 967.77 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.58, 967.77 and 480.72 is: 663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.58 : 967.77 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.58/967.77 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.58x = 967.77 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.58x = 465,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,226.39/701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.11

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