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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 969.39 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 969.39 and 481.46 is: 664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 969.39 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/969.39 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 969.39 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 466,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,717.66/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.67

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