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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.74, 971.19 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.74, 971.19 and 467.28 is: 644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.74 : 971.19 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.74/971.19 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.74x = 971.19 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.74x = 453,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,824.32/703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.87

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