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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 969.02 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 969.02 and 481.34 is: 664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 969.02 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/969.02 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 969.02 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 466,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,428.09/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.12

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