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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.56, 970.80 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.56, 970.80 and 483.28 is: 665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.56 : 970.80 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.56/970.80 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.56x = 970.80 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.56x = 469,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,168.22/704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.90

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