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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 966.97 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 966.97 and 468.36 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 966.97 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/966.97 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 966.97 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 452,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,884.06/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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