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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 968.66 and 466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 968.66 and 466.17 is: 643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 968.66 = 466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/968.66 = 466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 968.66 × 466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 451,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,561.47/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.14

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