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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 971.67 and 483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 971.67 and 483.13 is: 666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 971.67 = 483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/971.67 = 483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 971.67 × 483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 469,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,442.93/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.75

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