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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 966.44 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 966.44 and 461.46 is: 636.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 966.44 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/966.44 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 966.44 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 445,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,973.40/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.49

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