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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 1,051.50 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 1,051.50 and 482.08 is: 722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 1,051.50 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/1,051.50 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 1,051.50 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 506,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,907.12/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.42

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