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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 972.28 and 483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 972.28 and 483.95 is: 667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 972.28 = 483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/972.28 = 483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 972.28 × 483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 470,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,531.57/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.54

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