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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.67, 970.30 and 479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.67, 970.30 and 479.75 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.67 : 970.30 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.67/970.30 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.67x = 970.30 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.67x = 465,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,501.43/703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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