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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.90, 968.28 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.90, 968.28 and 466.26 is: 643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.90 : 968.28 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.90/968.28 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.90x = 968.28 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.90x = 451,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,470.23/701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.21

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