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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.73, 970.24 and 482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.73, 970.24 and 482.30 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.73 : 970.24 = 482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.73/970.24 = 482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.73x = 970.24 × 482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.73x = 467,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,946.75/703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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