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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.46, 970.22 and 482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.46, 970.22 and 482.06 is: 664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.46 : 970.22 = 482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.46/970.22 = 482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.46x = 970.22 × 482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.46x = 467,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,704.25/703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.86

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