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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.65, 970.65 and 482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.65, 970.65 and 482.25 is: 665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.65 : 970.65 = 482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.65/970.65 = 482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.65x = 970.65 × 482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.65x = 468,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,095.96/703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.24

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