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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 967.14 and 468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 967.14 and 468.48 is: 646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 967.14 = 468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/967.14 = 468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 967.14 × 468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 453,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,085.75/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.64

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