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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 704.72 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 704.72 and 464 is: 691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 704.72 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/704.72 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 704.72 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 326,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,990.08/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.84

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