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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.48, 978.70 and 482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.48, 978.70 and 482.27 is: 665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.48 : 978.70 = 482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.48/978.70 = 482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.48x = 978.70 × 482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.48x = 471,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,997.96/709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.28

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