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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.56, 968.35 and 469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.56, 968.35 and 469.36 is: 647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.56 : 968.35 = 469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.56/968.35 = 469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.56x = 968.35 × 469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.56x = 454,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,504.76/701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.85

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