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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 968.05 and 465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 968.05 and 465.46 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 968.05 = 465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/968.05 = 465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 968.05 × 465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 450,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,588.55/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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