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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.15, 970.59 and 482.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.15, 970.59 and 482.83 is: 666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.15 : 970.59 = 482.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.15/970.59 = 482.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.15x = 970.59 × 482.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.15x = 468,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,629.97/703.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.47

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