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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.86, 971.73 and 468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.86, 971.73 and 468.13 is: 646.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.86 : 971.73 = 468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.86/971.73 = 468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.86x = 971.73 × 468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.86x = 454,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,895.96/703.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.29

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