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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.01, 704.85 and 465.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.01, 704.85 and 465.33 is: 697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.01 : 704.85 = 465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.01/704.85 = 465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.01x = 704.85 × 465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.01x = 327,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,987.85/470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.83

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