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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.09, 972.04 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.09, 972.04 and 468.36 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.09 : 972.04 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.09/972.04 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.09x = 972.04 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.09x = 455,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,264.65/704.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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