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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.39, 968.07 and 468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.39, 968.07 and 468.38 is: 646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.39 : 968.07 = 468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.39/968.07 = 468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.39x = 968.07 × 468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.39x = 453,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,424.63/701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.47

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