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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 968.70 and 481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 968.70 and 481.35 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 968.70 = 481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/968.70 = 481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 968.70 × 481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 466,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,283.75/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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