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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.48, 966 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.48, 966 and 467.20 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.48 : 966 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.48/966 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.48x = 966 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.48x = 451,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,315.20/700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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