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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 966.93 and 461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 966.93 and 461.62 is: 636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 966.93 = 461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/966.93 = 461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 966.93 × 461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 446,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,354.23/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.72

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