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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 966.85 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 966.85 and 464.13 is: 640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 966.85 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/966.85 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 966.85 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 448,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,745.54/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.53

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