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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.58, 970.74 and 482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.58, 970.74 and 482.60 is: 665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.58 : 970.74 = 482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.58/970.74 = 482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.58x = 970.74 × 482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.58x = 468,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,479.12/703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.85

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