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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 964.92 and 466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 964.92 and 466.96 is: 644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 964.92 = 466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/964.92 = 466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 964.92 × 466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 450,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,579.04/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.13

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