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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 969.34 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 969.34 and 481.40 is: 663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 969.34 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/969.34 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 969.34 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 466,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,640.28/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.90

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