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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 966.84 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 966.84 and 468.12 is: 645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 966.84 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/966.84 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 966.84 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 452,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,597.14/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.28

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