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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 967.68 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 967.68 and 468 is: 646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 967.68 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/967.68 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 967.68 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 452,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,874.24/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.45

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