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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.59, 971.03 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.59, 971.03 and 483.27 is: 666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.59 : 971.03 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.59/971.03 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.59x = 971.03 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.59x = 469,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,269.67/703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.96

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