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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.10, 968.44 and 481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.10, 968.44 and 481.17 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.10 : 968.44 = 481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.10/968.44 = 481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.10x = 968.44 × 481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.10x = 465,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,981.87/702.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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