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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.54, 968.76 and 481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.54, 968.76 and 481.82 is: 664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.54 : 968.76 = 481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.54/968.76 = 481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.54x = 968.76 × 481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.54x = 466,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,763.10/702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.39

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