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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.70, 970.12 and 466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.70, 970.12 and 466.96 is: 644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.70 : 970.12 = 466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.70/970.12 = 466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.70x = 970.12 × 466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.70x = 453,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,007.24/702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.67

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