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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 969.14 and 466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 969.14 and 466.19 is: 642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 969.14 = 466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/969.14 = 466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 969.14 × 466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 451,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,796.20/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.98

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