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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 968.04 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 968.04 and 468 is: 646.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 968.04 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/968.04 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 968.04 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 453,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,042.72/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.69

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