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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.59, 969.65 and 482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.59, 969.65 and 482.27 is: 665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.59 : 969.65 = 482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.59/969.65 = 482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.59x = 969.65 × 482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.59x = 467,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,630.69/702.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.58

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