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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.64, 966.71 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.64, 966.71 and 467.81 is: 645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.64 : 966.71 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.64/966.71 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.64x = 966.71 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.64x = 452,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,234.27/700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.46

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