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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 970.17 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 970.17 and 466.88 is: 644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 970.17 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/970.17 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 970.17 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 452,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,955.40/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.40

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