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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.50, 970.38 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.50, 970.38 and 467.10 is: 644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.50 : 970.38 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.50/970.38 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.50x = 970.38 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.50x = 453,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,264.50/703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.30

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