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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.99, 970.54 and 482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.99, 970.54 and 482.27 is: 665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.99 : 970.54 = 482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.99/970.54 = 482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.99x = 970.54 × 482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.99x = 468,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,062.39/702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.81

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