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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.25, 969.52 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.25, 969.52 and 466.52 is: 644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.25 : 969.52 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.25/969.52 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.25x = 969.52 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.25x = 452,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,301.73/702.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.08

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