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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 969.46 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 969.46 and 481.68 is: 664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 969.46 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/969.46 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 969.46 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 466,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,969.49/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.44

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