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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 966.60 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 966.60 and 467.58 is: 644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 966.60 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/966.60 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 966.60 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 451,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,962.83/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.87

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