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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.22, 967.96 and 480.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.22, 967.96 and 480.79 is: 662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.22 : 967.96 = 480.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.22/967.96 = 480.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.22x = 967.96 × 480.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.22x = 465,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,383.07/702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.73

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