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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.73, 971.61 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.73, 971.61 and 483.30 is: 666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.73 : 971.61 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.73/971.61 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.73x = 971.61 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.73x = 469,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,579.11/704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.32

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