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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.65, 972.66 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.65, 972.66 and 484.33 is: 668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.65 : 972.66 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.65/972.66 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.65x = 972.66 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.65x = 471,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,088.42/704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.54

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