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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 970.06 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 970.06 and 481.92 is: 665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 970.06 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/970.06 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 970.06 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 467,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,491.32/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.26

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