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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.44, 967.84 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.44, 967.84 and 468.80 is: 646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.44 : 967.84 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.44/967.84 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.44x = 967.84 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.44x = 453,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,723.39/701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.85

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