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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.12, 970.50 and 482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.12, 970.50 and 482.62 is: 666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.12 : 970.50 = 482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.12/970.50 = 482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.12x = 970.50 × 482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.12x = 468,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,382.71/703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.15

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