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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.42, 970.86 and 467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.42, 970.86 and 467.38 is: 645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.42 : 970.86 = 467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.42/970.86 = 467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.42x = 970.86 × 467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.42x = 453,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,760.55/703.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.08

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