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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 970.20 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 970.20 and 467.68 is: 644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 970.20 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/970.20 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 970.20 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 453,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,743.14/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.92

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