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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 967.48 and 480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 967.48 and 480.30 is: 662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 967.48 = 480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/967.48 = 480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 967.48 × 480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 464,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,675.82/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.19

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