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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 966.36 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 966.36 and 467.28 is: 645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 966.36 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/966.36 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 966.36 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 451,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,560.70/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.01

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