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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.94, 971.66 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.94, 971.66 and 483.20 is: 666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.94 : 971.66 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.94/971.66 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.94x = 971.66 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.94x = 469,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,506.11/703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.97

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