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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.63, 975.45 and 482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.63, 975.45 and 482.62 is: 666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.63 : 975.45 = 482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.63/975.45 = 482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.63x = 975.45 × 482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.63x = 470,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,771.68/706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.22

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