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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.49, 966.80 and 464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.49, 966.80 and 464.43 is: 641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.49 : 966.80 = 464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.49/966.80 = 464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.49x = 966.80 × 464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.49x = 449,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,008.60/700.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.00

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