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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.39, 972.48 and 484.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.39, 972.48 and 484.01 is: 668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.39 : 972.48 = 484.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.39/972.48 = 484.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.39x = 972.48 × 484.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.39x = 470,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,685.18/704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.22

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