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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.17, 969.62 and 479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.17, 969.62 and 479.25 is: 660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.17 : 969.62 = 479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.17/969.62 = 479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.17x = 969.62 × 479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.17x = 464,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,687.99/703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.85

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