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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.21, 966.34 and 463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.21, 966.34 and 463.75 is: 640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.21 : 966.34 = 463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.21/966.34 = 463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.21x = 966.34 × 463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.21x = 448,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,140.18/700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.01

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