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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 971.18 and 467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 971.18 and 467.60 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 971.18 = 467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/971.18 = 467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 971.18 × 467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 454,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,116.57/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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