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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.73, 971.45 and 483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.73, 971.45 and 483.82 is: 667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.73 : 971.45 = 483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.73/971.45 = 483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.73x = 971.45 × 483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.73x = 470,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,003.29/703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.87

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