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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.93, 970.28 and 482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.93, 970.28 and 482.21 is: 665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.93 : 970.28 = 482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.93/970.28 = 482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.93x = 970.28 × 482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.93x = 467,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,878.72/702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.61

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