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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 966.87 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 966.87 and 468.09 is: 646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 966.87 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/966.87 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 966.87 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 452,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,582.18/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.03

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