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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 971.10 and 482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 971.10 and 482.91 is: 665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 971.10 = 482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/971.10 = 482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 971.10 × 482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 468,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,953.90/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.79

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