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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.36, 968.28 and 465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.36, 968.28 and 465.62 is: 642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.36 : 968.28 = 465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.36/968.28 = 465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.36x = 968.28 × 465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.36x = 450,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,852.95/701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.83

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