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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.76, 971.42 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.76, 971.42 and 483.35 is: 667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.76 : 971.42 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.76/971.42 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.76x = 971.42 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.76x = 469,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,528.58/703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.18

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