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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 967.55 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 967.55 and 468 is: 645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 967.55 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/967.55 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 967.55 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 452,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,811.06/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.94

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