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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.67, 971.12 and 467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.67, 971.12 and 467.19 is: 644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.67 : 971.12 = 467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.67/971.12 = 467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.67x = 971.12 × 467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.67x = 453,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,700.61/703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.77

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