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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 966.40 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 966.40 and 464.56 is: 640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 966.40 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/966.40 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 966.40 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 448,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,950.78/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.81

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