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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 970.94 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 970.94 and 482.68 is: 666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 970.94 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/970.94 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 970.94 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 468,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,653.32/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.34

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