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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 705.71 and 462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 705.71 and 462.62 is: 698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 705.71 = 462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/705.71 = 462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 705.71 × 462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 326,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,469.72/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.97

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