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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 971.28 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 971.28 and 483.04 is: 666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 971.28 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/971.28 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 971.28 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 469,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,167.09/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.35

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