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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 968.16 and 480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 968.16 and 480.90 is: 662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 968.16 = 480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/968.16 = 480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 968.16 × 480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 465,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,588.14/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.95

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