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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 972.51 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 972.51 and 481.22 is: 663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 972.51 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/972.51 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 972.51 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 467,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,993.71/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.57

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