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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.86, 969.52 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.86, 969.52 and 466.80 is: 643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.86 : 969.52 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.86/969.52 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.86x = 969.52 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.86x = 452,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,571.94/702.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.90

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