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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 968.46 and 480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 968.46 and 480.92 is: 663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 968.46 = 480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/968.46 = 480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 968.46 × 480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 465,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,746.94/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.16

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