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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 969.36 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 969.36 and 466.80 is: 643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 969.36 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/969.36 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 969.36 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 452,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,497.25/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.85

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