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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 965.86 and 463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 965.86 and 463.82 is: 639.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 965.86 = 463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/965.86 = 463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 965.86 × 463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 447,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,985.19/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.71

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