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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 971.64 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 971.64 and 468.18 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 971.64 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/971.64 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 971.64 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 454,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,906.01/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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