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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 969.47 and 481.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 969.47 and 481.51 is: 664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 969.47 = 481.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/969.47 = 481.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 969.47 × 481.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 466,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,809.50/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.74

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