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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 968.51 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 968.51 and 481.05 is: 663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 968.51 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/968.51 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 968.51 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 465,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,902.94/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.23

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