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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 971.80 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 971.80 and 483.35 is: 666.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 971.80 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/971.80 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 971.80 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 469,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,713.46/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.88

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