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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 970.56 and 482.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 970.56 and 482.58 is: 665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 970.56 = 482.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/970.56 = 482.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 970.56 × 482.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 468,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,372.84/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.32

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