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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.86, 970.25 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.86, 970.25 and 482.94 is: 666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.86 : 970.25 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.86/970.25 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.86x = 970.25 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.86x = 468,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,570.12/702.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.67

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