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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.57, 969.37 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.57, 969.37 and 481.59 is: 664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.57 : 969.37 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.57/969.37 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.57x = 969.37 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.57x = 466,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,836.49/702.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.47

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