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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 968.70 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 968.70 and 481.12 is: 663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 968.70 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/968.70 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 968.70 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 466,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,060.94/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.75

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