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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 968.45 and 468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 968.45 and 468.75 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 968.45 = 468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/968.45 = 468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 968.45 × 468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 453,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,958.59/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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