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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.10, 969.66 and 481.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.10, 969.66 and 481.70 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.10 : 969.66 = 481.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.10/969.66 = 481.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.10x = 969.66 × 481.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.10x = 467,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,080.37/703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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