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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 970.59 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 970.59 and 482.46 is: 665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 970.59 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/970.59 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 970.59 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 468,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,270.85/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.90

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