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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.49, 968.24 and 465.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.49, 968.24 and 465.33 is: 642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.49 : 968.24 = 465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.49/968.24 = 465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.49x = 968.24 × 465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.49x = 450,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,547.85/701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.27

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