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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.52, 966.53 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.52, 966.53 and 467.64 is: 645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 966.53 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/966.53 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 966.53 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 451,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,989.26/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.22

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