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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 969.90 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 969.90 and 463.32 is: 639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 969.90 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/969.90 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 969.90 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 449,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,374.07/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.59

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