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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.05, 970.48 and 463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.05, 970.48 and 463.74 is: 640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.05 : 970.48 = 463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.05/970.48 = 463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.05x = 970.48 × 463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.05x = 450,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,050.17/703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.14

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